Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel

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Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel

A revolutionary approach to transform your writing

Creative writing and creative writing guides Writing and editing guides

Author: Sara Grant

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Language: English

Published by: Bloomsbury Yearbooks

Published on: 19th June 2025

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 272 pages

ISBN: 9781399419154


When it comes to writing fiction there is often a focus on how to start and then keep going … But what happens when you have a finished manuscript of hundreds of pages? How do you transform your rough draft into a publishable one?

Expert author, editor, mentor and lecturer Sara Grant provides the answer through a systematic approach to editing. Her step-by-step guide demystifies the process of preparing a manuscript for submission to agents and publishers or for those self-publishing. It is a lifeline for new writers and those intimidated by the world of publishing; for more experienced writers it is an invaluable diagnostic tool to dip in and out of.

This practical workbook includes exercises and examples for:
- Interrogating your idea
- Enhancing your plot
- Scrutinising characters, chapters and scenes
- Analysing sentence and word choice
- Honing your unique voice
- Writing with sensitivity for young readers
- And finally, polishing your manuscript for submission.

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